Space Coast Area Transit ADA Transition Plan Presented by: Bryan - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Space Coast Area Transit ADA Transition Plan Presented by: Bryan Weinstein, PE, AI/PE

OVERVIEW Study Purpose/Objectives Standards Results of Analysis Implementation Actions

WHAT IS THE ADA? Basic Purpose: “No entity shall discriminate against an individual with a disability in connection with the provision of transportation service.” -Section 37.5 of the Americans with Disabilities Act

STUDY PURPOSE To improve Access, Security, & Operations at Space Coast Area Transit’s bus stops and to develop the ADA required self-assessment and Transition Plan

STUDY OBJECTIVES Inventory conditions at bus stops Identify/prioritize improvements to address accessibility, security, operational & passenger comfort issues Develop phasing plan to implement improvements based on anticipated funding

Accessible Urban Stop: • Boarding & alighting area • Amenities (w/o obstructions) • Connecting pathways/infrastructure i ( ibl th)

Accessible Rural Bus Stop: • Boarding & alighting area • Amenities (w/o obstructions) • Connecting pathways/infrastructure issues (accessible path)

MAJOR DEFICIENCIES Description Total Stops Boarding/alighting area not compliant 757 Curb ramps not compliant 392 Bus stops with obstructions or inaccessible amenities 428 Bus Stops proposed for relocation 269 Bus stop sign not compliant 10 No improvements necessary 11

SCORING & PRIORITIZATION • Bus stop conditions Accessibility • Obstructions • Accessibility • Sidewalk Compliance • Landing Area Compliance • Safety/security • Pedestrian Crossings • Operational efficiency Safety/Security • Prioritization • Lighting • Potential Hazards • Ridership • B&A in Safe Location • Cost estimation of Operational Efficiency improvements • Presence of Traffic Signal • Bus Stop Relation to • Nearby trip generators Intersection

RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES Space Coast Area County & Cities Transit –Sidewalks –Signage –Curb Ramps –Shelters –Obstructions –Boarding & Private entities alighting area –Obstructions –Connectivity from existing sidewalk to accessible path

COSTS Cost Estimate: ~$6,000,000 –Costs are planning level estimates, once the projects progress through design, the actual construction cost will become more refined. –ROW costs are not included in the estimate.

CONCLUSION Implementation plan is a guide. Order and Number of stops improved each year and the locations chosen may vary from plan. Improvements will need to be reviewed and a work program developed.